n-Hexanal

　　Main Uses

　　Spice and Food Industry:

　　Possessing a fresh grassy and fruity scent, it is an important component of natural plant aromas and is commonly used in the formulation of fruit flavors (such as apple, banana, citrus), vegetable flavors (such as cucumber, tomato), and floral fragrances.

　　As a food additive (permitted for limited use), it is used in beverages, candies, baked goods, etc., to enhance natural flavors. Chemical Intermediate:

　　Used for synthesizing n-hexanol (via hydrogenation reduction), n-hexanoic acid (via oxidation), etc.; these compounds are raw materials for the preparation of plasticizers, detergents, and lubricants.

　　As an intermediate for synthesizing pharmaceuticals, pesticides (such as insecticides, herbicides), and dyes, for example, preparing aldehyde-containing organic intermediates via condensation reactions.

　　Other Applications:

　　In the cosmetics industry, used for fragrance blending in perfumes and skincare products;

　　As a reducing agent or cross-linking agent in organic synthesis, participating in the preparation of polymer materials;

　　In agriculture, it can serve as a precursor for plant growth regulators or pheromones, regulating plant growth or trapping pests.

CAS NO: 66-25-1

EC NO: 200-624-5

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O

Molecular Weight: 100.1589

Alias: Natural Hexanal; n-Hexanal;

Structural Formula: